Blackburn has a mix of mid-century timber floors and newer slab homes, and small foundation movements can show up as sloping rooms, sticking doors, or cracked plaster. A digital floor level survey pinpoints where the floor is out of level and how much.
Answer a few quick questions to receive your personalised quote for Blackburn
Complete this step to continue
Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We measure along practical walking paths and across major room spans, not just one or two points. This shows whether a slope is isolated to a single area or part of a wider pattern that may relate to the structure or past alterations.
We establish a stable reference and measure from it throughout the home to reduce inconsistencies. Consistent referencing matters when you’re comparing level changes between older sections and extensions, which is a common layout in Blackburn.
We focus on level changes at doorways, hall-to-room transitions, and where extensions meet the original footprint. These junctions often show differential movement first, and the readings help identify whether the change is gradual or abrupt.
Bathrooms, laundries and perimeter rooms can show movement patterns differently due to moisture exposure and drainage conditions. We take extra readings in these zones to help pinpoint whether a dip or rise correlates with location-based risk areas.
You receive a report that summarises key measurements and highlights notable out-of-level areas. The aim is to give you numbers you can use in builder conversations, renovation planning, or purchase negotiations.
Where the readings suggest a pattern worth further investigation, we note practical next steps such as additional building inspection focus, subfloor access checks, or structural engineering advice. This helps you avoid spending money in the wrong order.
Discover why thousands of property buyers trust us with their most important investment.
Professional inspections with attention to every detail. Here's a glimpse of our work.
Inspection photo 1
Inspection photo 2
Inspection photo 3
Get Digital Floor Level Survey as part of a comprehensive inspection package
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
It’s a smart step if the home has springy floors, noticeable slopes, or doors that stick. Many Blackburn weatherboards have timber subfloors that can change over time due to wear, moisture, or past alterations. A digital floor level survey measures the extent and location of the unevenness so you can work out whether you’re likely dealing with isolated subfloor issues or a broader movement pattern that needs further investigation.
Your report sets out where readings were taken and highlights areas with notable changes in level across rooms and transitions. It’s designed to be practical: you can see whether the floor falls consistently in one direction, whether there are sharp drops near a wall line, or whether an extension sits differently to the original home. This makes it easier to plan repairs, budgeting, or follow-up advice.
The survey measures floor level variations; it doesn’t diagnose the exact cause on its own. Measured patterns can indicate whether movement is likely and whether it looks localised or widespread. If the readings suggest significant or unusual changes, the next step is usually a more targeted assessment (for example, checking subfloor supports or engaging a structural engineer). The key benefit is having objective data to guide that decision.
Yes. Many Blackburn homes have been extended at the rear or opened up internally, and floor levels can differ between the original footprint and later works. The change might be due to different construction methods, settling over time, or how the transition was built. A digital floor level survey focuses on those junctions and measures how abrupt the change is, which helps you understand whether it’s cosmetic, a build quality issue, or possible movement.
Clear access helps. If possible, move small rugs, light furniture, and clutter away from key walkways and room edges so we can take readings where they matter most. Let us know about any recent renovations, flooring replacements, or areas you’ve noticed cracking or sticking doors. If there’s subfloor access (common in timber homes), unlocking gates or clearing access points can also help us relate floor readings to likely structural zones.
Still have questions?
Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers measured, room-by-room floor level results and a report you can use for buying decisions, renovation planning, or follow-up engineering in Blackburn and the wider Ringwood area. Call 0413 163 187.